LONDON: Darren Jones, chief secretary to outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and one of his key allies, ruled himself out of any contest to succeed the Labour leader on Wednesday and threw his support behind the only candidate, Andy Burnham. “Andy Burnham is going to be the next prime minister. And if there was a contest of Labour Party members, he would win,” Jones told Sky News.

The embattled British prime minister is widely expected to announce a plan for his exit just as his likely successor, Andy Burnham, arrives in Westminster.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down as leader of the governing Labour Party. Andy Burnham, the party’s most popular politician, said he would seek the prime minister’s job…

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, setting the stage for a leadership battle within the Labour Party and a contest to determine…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has conceded that he has lost the support of his party members in Parliament and will step down as soon as his Labour Party chooses a…

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his bid to lead the Labour Party and potentially become Prime Minister, following Keir Starmer's departure. Burnham…

Andy Burnham, dubbed King of the North, gained recognition as Greater Manchester mayor, challenging London-centric policies and emerging as a potential successor to Keir Starmer.

Keir Starmer has stepped down as UK prime minister, triggering a leadership contest within Labour. Veteran politician Andy Burnham is seen as a leading contender to succeed him.

The former minister could run for the Labour leadership uncontested after his return to the Commons

Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, all eyes are on Andy Burnham. The former mayor of Manchester is seen as the favorite to succeed Starmer to…

Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, all eyes are on Andy Burnham. The former mayor of Manchester is seen as the favorite to succeed Starmer to…

Britain is entering another leadership battle after Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. With Labour's succession process underway, Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham…

Many in Labour’s ranks say it would be best if no one stood against Burnham so he could start the job before this summer’s party conference.

Andy Burnham is now the clear front-runner to become the next UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's resignation. Discover what this means for Labour.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTwo senior Labour MPs, Al Carns and Darren…

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting has ruled himself out of a leadership race after he announced his backing for Andy Burnham. #EuropeNews

Nick Thomas-Symonds suggests battle would not be in ‘best interests of the country’, as Cabinet Office minster and former armed forces minister ponder their options

Starmer and Burnham meet face-to-face for the first time since the PM resigned as Labour’s newest MP prepares to succeed him

If Andy Burnham is the only contender to replace Keir Starmer, he could be the UK’s new prime minister by July 17.

Chief secretary to PM says he had been ‘reassured’ about Burnham’s economic plans after conversation with him

Andy Burnham is closer to becoming Britain’s next prime minister without a contest. Cabinet minister Darren Jones, seen as a potential rival, announced he would not run.